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An investigation into hybrid carbon/glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite automotive drive shaft
( Elsevier , 2011 , Article)This paper examines the effect of fiber orientation angles and stacking sequence on the torsional stiffness, natural frequency, buckling strength, fatigue life and failure modes of composite tubes. Finite element analysis ... -
Investigation of effects of temperature cycles on soil-concrete interface behavior using direct shear tests
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This publication was made possible by NPRP Grant NPRP-9-080-2-039 from Qatar National Research Fund (a member of the Qatar Foundation). L. M. Calado acknowledges Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia ( FCT ) for Ph.D. grant ... -
Investigation of gas-liquid flow using electrical resistance tomography and wavelet analysis techniques for early kick detection
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2021 , Conference Paper)Gas kick is a well control problem and is defined as the sudden influx of formation gas into the wellbore. This sudden influx, if not controlled, may lead to a blowout problem. An accidental spark during a blowout can lead ... -
Investigation of lanthanum impregnated cellulose, derived from biomass, as an adsorbent for the removal of fluoride from drinking water
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)High concentrations of fluoride in drinking water can cause the disease fluorosis. Our scope goal is to develop an effective biopolymeric adsorbent for the removal of fluoride to below a specific safety limit set by the ... -
Investigation of optimal charging locations for electric vehicles in Istanbul
( IEOM Society , 2017 , Conference Paper)Electric vehicles have a great potential to decrease the adverse effects of transportation, especially in metropolitan cities. On the other hand, adoption of the electric vehicles requires supporting infrastructure such ... -
Investigation of the effect of Al-8B master alloy and strain-induced melt activation process on dry sliding wear behavior of an Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2014 , Article)Abstract This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of Al–8B master alloy and modified strain-induced melt activation process on the structural characteristics and dry sliding wear behavior of Al–12Zn–3Mg–2.5Cu ... -
Investigation of the Effect of Larestan's Pipeline Water on the Mechanical Properties of Concretes Containing Granite Aggregates
( Hindawi Limited , 2019 , Article)In this study, the compressive strength of the concretes made by the pipeline water of Larestan has been investigated. Although the used water for the concretes must be clean, standard, and generally drinkable water, in ... -
Investigation of the Effect of the Force-Frequency on the Behaviour of a New Viscous Damper for Railway Applications
( Qatar Univesrity Press , 2020 , Conference Paper)The primary purpose of this work is to experimentally investigate the damping coefficient of a viscous damper, intended to be used in railway applications to reduce noise emission. The viscous shock absorber used in this ... -
Investigation of the temperature-relatedwear performance of hard nanostructured coatings deposited on a s600 high speed steel
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Thin hard coatings are widely known as key elements in many industrial fields, from equipment for metal machining to dental implants and orthopedic prosthesis. When it comes to machining and cutting tools, thin hard coatings ... -
Investigation of the tribological and biomechanical properties of CrAlTiN and CrN/NbN coatings on SST 304
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)This study examines the influence of thin layer coatings of CrAlTiN and CrN/NbN, deposited via physical vapor, on the biocompatibility, mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of stainless steel 304. The ... -
Investigation on effective thermal conductivity and relative viscosity of cellulose nanocrystal as a nanofluidic thermal transport through a combined experimental - Statistical approach by using Response Surface Methodology
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Combined experimental-statistical approach for effective thermal conductivity and relative viscosity determination were investigated in this present study. Nanofluid used was dispersion of novel nanomaterial Cellulose ... -
Irreversible thermal inactivation and conformational lock of alpha glucosidase
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)In the present work, we studied the structure-activity relationship and kinetics of thermal inactivation of �-glucosidase A (AglA) in a 50 mM potassium phosphate buffer at pH 6.8 using p-nitrophenyl �-d-glucopyranoside ... -
Islamisation of engineering education - A case at IIUM
( Horizon Research Publishing , 2020 , Article)Seeking knowledge and continuing education are very important elements in Islam. All Muslims (both male and female) are required to make sincere efforts to acquire knowledge for the benefits of themself and the society; ... -
ISO 9000 performance among the Malaysian companies: The effects of motives
( Inderscience Publishers , 2009 , Article)This paper presents the results of a study to identify the real motives behind ISO 9000 Certification. Towards this goal, a survey of some 300 ISO 9000 certified companies has been carried out for Malaysian manufacturing ... -
ISO 9000:2000 quality management standard: Experience in the state of Qatar
( Inderscience Publishers , 2008 , Article)The main purpose of this paper is to assess the experience of different organisations in the state of Qatar upon adopting the ISO 9000:2000 quality management standard. It is required to report the available motives, ... -
Isobaric Expansion Engines Powered by Low-Grade Heat-Working Fluid Performance and Selection Database for Power and Thermomechanical Refrigeration
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2020 , Article)A database is developed for the most suitable working fluids for Worthington-type and Bush-type isobaric engines based on their performances for a wide range of heat source temperature, from 40 to 300 °C, and operating ... -
Joint optimization of redundancy level and spare part inventories
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)We consider a "k-out-of-N"? system with different standby modes. Each of the N components consists of multiple part types. Upon failure, a component can be repaired within a certain time by switching the failed part by a ... -
Joint replenishment model for multiple products with substitution
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article)We extend the classical economic order quantity model to address the joint replenishment of multiple products under substitution. The proposed model optimizes ordering quantities for each product under substitution effects ... -
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluation of energy conservation in buildings
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2013 , Conference Paper)The main objectives of this paper are to: identify key performance indicators (KPIs) related to intelligent buildings (economical, environmental, reliability, and quality), and; propose a simulation framework for evaluation ... -
Key Success Factors and Their Impact on the Performance of Construction Projects: Case in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The success of a construction project depends on different factors, the knowledge of the project managers, and the type of project being developed. In this paper, based on a review of the literature, 23 factors are identified ...